Monthly Archives: December 2018

MT. VERNON — On Monday, the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests to WMIX / WDML News: 34-year-old Michelle Neuhaus of Mt. Vernon was arrested Friday for aggravated battery with use of a deadly weapon and leaving the scene of an accident. 41-year-old Seth Lambert of Centralia was arrested Friday on a bond…… read more

ILLINOIS (RFD) — The 2018 elections went well in Illinois and the State Board of Elections hopes to keep it that way moving forward. ISBE made news this year when reports of Russian hacking of their database was made public. But Matt Dietrich with ISBE says they have raised their security levels and registered a…… read more

MT. VERNON — The Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce is now accepting applications for annual honors presented at their dinner in March. All applications are to be filled out and returned to the Chamber by February 21, 2019. That’s Executive Director with the Chamber, Mike Beard. Parents should be aware that applications for Student of…… read more

MT. VERNON — On Friday, the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests to WMIX / WDML News: 20-year-old Marshall Jensen of Mt. Vernon was arrested Thursday for possession of meth less than five grams and driver’s license expired for more than a year. 25-year-old Kedrick Harris of Kansas City, MO was arrested by…… read more

ILLINOIS (IRN) — You may have a New Year’s resolution to join a health club. A lawmaker who got a measure passed that becomes law Tuesday says his bill will help keep you from being nickel-and-dimed. An Illinois state law from the 1965 capped gym membership fees at $2,500 a year. In today dollars, that’s…… read more

SPRINGFIELD (IRN) — A new report on Illinois underfunded pension systems says the state needs to put more money into the benefits programs before they become unsustainable and consume an even larger share of the state’s tax revenue. The state will be required to contribute $9.39 billion to six pension funds in fiscal 2020, about…… read more

MARION COUNTY — Bail has been set in Marion County Court at $250,000 for a 27-year-old Centralia man formally charged with the alleged Christmas Eve burglary to a residence and other buildings on Foxville Road north of Kell Road. Scott Kerns was charged Thursday in court with Class 1 felony residential burglary and Class 2…… read more

MT. VERNON — On Thursday, the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests to WMIX / WDML News: 54-year-old Alma Johnson of Mt. Vernon was arrested by Ina Police Wednesday for driving on a suspended license, and operating a vehicle without insurance. 20-year-old Luke Kennard of Mt. Vernon was arrested by Mt. Vernon Police…… read more

SOUTHERN ILLINOIS — A new chapter of the organization Sleep in Heavenly Peace is preparing to start serving southern Illinois next year, and they’re currently looking for beds, mattresses, and other bedding material to provide to kids and families in need in 2019. New Rend Lake Sleep in Heavenly Peace Chapter President Dan Bearden says…… read more

JEFFERSON COUNTY — A 26-year-old Mt. Vernon man was arrested over the weekend on multiple felony charges in connection with an alleged 2016 carjacking incident. Ledale Jones had avoided arrest since he was indicted and a warrant was issued for his arrest in January 2017. According to court information, on September 12, 2016, Jones stole a vehicle…… read more